HESI RN · HESI Mental Health · Psychotropic Medication Quiz
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A nurse is working with a patient who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which of the following is a priority goal in treating this patient?
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Correct Answer: Building emotional regulation skills
Your patient takes tranylcypromine for depression. Which of the following is most likely to indicate dietary restrictions have not been followed?
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Correct Answer: Hypertensive crisis
A nurse is working with a patient who has a history of chronic pain. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for managing the patient's pain?
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Correct Answer: Administering pain medication as prescribed and evaluating effectiveness
A client with depression who has been taking amitriptyline for three months returns to the clinic for a follow-up. The nurse observes the client for which symptom?
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Correct Answer: Suicidal thoughts.
Your male patient tells you that he has women throwing themselves at him everywhere he goes. From this statement, what is the most likely personality disorder he is exhibiting?
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Correct Answer: Narcissistic.
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